1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP) has 95 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 542 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (386 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm). This means 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Corvette | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 296 HP |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 254 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2400 mm |
